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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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