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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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