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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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