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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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