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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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