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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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