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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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