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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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