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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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