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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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