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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? 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 and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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