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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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