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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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