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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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