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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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