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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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