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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by 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 educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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