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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive 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 we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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