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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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