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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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