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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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