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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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