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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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