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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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