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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training 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 we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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