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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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