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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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