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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? 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 courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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