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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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