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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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