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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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