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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance 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 teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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