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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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