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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by 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 organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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