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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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