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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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