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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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