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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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