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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses 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 and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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