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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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