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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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