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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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