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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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