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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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