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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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