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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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