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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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