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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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