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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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