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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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