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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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