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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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