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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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