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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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