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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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