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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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