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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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