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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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