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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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