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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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