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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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