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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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