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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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