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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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