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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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