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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance 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 we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key 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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