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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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