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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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