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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive 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 we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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