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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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