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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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