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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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