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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive 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 be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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