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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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