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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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