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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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