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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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