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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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