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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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