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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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