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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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