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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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