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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of 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 organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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