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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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