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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction 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 learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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