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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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