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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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