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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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