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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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