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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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