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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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