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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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