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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important 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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