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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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