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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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