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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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