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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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