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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by 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 organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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