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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing 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 quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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