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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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