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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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