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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively 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 institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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