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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of 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 learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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