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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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