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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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