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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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