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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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