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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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