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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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