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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because 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 organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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