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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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