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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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