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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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