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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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