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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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