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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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