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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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