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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education 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 learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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