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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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