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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction 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 students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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