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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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