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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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