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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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