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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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