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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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