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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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