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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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