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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching 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 stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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