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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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