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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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