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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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