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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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