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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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