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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure 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 participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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