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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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