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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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