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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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