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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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