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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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