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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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