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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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