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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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