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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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