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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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