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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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