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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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