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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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