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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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