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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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