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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching 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. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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