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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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