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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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