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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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