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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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