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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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