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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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