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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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