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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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