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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses 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 lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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