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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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