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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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