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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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