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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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