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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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