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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? 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 online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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