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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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