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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online 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 certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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