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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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