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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important 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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