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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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