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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources