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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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