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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching 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 institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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