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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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