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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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