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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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