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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever 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 we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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