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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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