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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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