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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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