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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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