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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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