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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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