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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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