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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance 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 teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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