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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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