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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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