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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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