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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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