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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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