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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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