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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching 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 participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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