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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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