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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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