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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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