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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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