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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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