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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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