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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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