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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online 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 Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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