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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance 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 we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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