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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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