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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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