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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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