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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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