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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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