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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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