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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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