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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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