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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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