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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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