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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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