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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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