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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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