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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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