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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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