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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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