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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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