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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-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 organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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