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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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