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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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