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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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