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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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