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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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