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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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