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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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