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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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