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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because 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 participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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