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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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