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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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