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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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