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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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