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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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