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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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