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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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