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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because 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 educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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