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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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