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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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