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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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