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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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