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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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