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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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