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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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