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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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