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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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