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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because 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 assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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