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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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