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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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