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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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