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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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