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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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