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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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