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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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