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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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