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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. 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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