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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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