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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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