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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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