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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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