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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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