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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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