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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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