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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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