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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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