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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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