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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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