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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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