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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? 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 and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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