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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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