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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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