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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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