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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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