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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key 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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