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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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