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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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