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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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