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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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