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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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