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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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