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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with 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 educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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