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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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