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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This 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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