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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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