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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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