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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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