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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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