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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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