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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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