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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive 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 make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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