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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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