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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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