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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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