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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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