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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively 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 students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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