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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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