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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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