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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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