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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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