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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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