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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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