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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because 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 educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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