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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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