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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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