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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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