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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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