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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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