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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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