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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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