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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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