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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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