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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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