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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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