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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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