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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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