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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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