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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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