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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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