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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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