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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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