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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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