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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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