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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)