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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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