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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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