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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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