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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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