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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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