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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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