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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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