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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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