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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. 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 MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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