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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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