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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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