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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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