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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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