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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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