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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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