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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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