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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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