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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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