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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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