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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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