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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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