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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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