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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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