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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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