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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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