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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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