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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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