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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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