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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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