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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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