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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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