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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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