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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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