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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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