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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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