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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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