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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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