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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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