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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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