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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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