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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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