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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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