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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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