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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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