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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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