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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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