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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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