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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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