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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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