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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. 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 to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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