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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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