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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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