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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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