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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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