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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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