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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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