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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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