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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes 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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