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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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