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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today 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 teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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