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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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