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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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