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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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