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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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