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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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