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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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