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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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