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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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