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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online 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 be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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