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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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