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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure 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 students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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