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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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