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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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