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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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