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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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