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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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