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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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