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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online 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 organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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