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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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