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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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