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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education