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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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