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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online 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 educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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