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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? 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 and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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