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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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