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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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