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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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