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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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