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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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