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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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