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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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