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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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