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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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