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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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