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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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