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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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