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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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