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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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