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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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