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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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