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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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