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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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