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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)