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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important 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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