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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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