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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? 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 and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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