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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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