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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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