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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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