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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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