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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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