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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that 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 guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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