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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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