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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because 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 guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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