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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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