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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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