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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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