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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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