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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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