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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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