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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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