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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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