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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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