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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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