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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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