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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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