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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers 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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