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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling 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 institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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