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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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