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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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