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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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