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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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