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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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