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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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