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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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