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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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