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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider 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 be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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