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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book