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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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