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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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