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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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