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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that 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 educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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