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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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