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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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