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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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