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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? 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 MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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