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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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