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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that 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 institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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