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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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