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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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