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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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