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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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