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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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