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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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