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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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