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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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