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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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