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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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