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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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