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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling 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 institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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