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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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