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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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