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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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