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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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