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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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