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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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