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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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