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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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