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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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