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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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