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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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