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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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