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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively 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 stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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