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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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