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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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