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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning 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 be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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