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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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