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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider 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 we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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