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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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