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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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