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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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