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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key 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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