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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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