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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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