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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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