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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education