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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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