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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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