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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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