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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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